Our teeth are extraordinarily strong, but they might chip, crack or even break quite often. This might happen in more than a few ways:
* Biting something that is very hard.
* Being hit or punched on the mouth or face.
* Falling.
* Extensive tooth decay.
When your teeth chip or break, sometimes it doesn’t even hurt. You might not even perceive the damage caused. Minor fractures of the tooth might not cause any pain, but if a larger piece of tooth chips off, it can be very painful. This is because the underlying nerve is damaged and if this is exposed to cold or hot drinks or foods, air and saliva, it can cause extreme discomfort.
Pain caused by a cracked or a broken tooth can either be constant or it might be periodic. Some people feel this pain while chewing something as it exerts pressure on the teeth.
